THE REVENGE PARADOX was a very interesting psychological thriller. Told from several different POVs, I really could really get into the character’s anTHE REVENGE PARADOX was a very interesting psychological thriller. Told from several different POVs, I really could really get into the character’s and wanted to read more about them. The dysfunctional family also kept things interesting and will keep you guessing about what is coming next. The ending was great and I can highly recommend this one!
Many thanks to Regina Buttner for my gifted copy.
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PICK THE LOCK is a wild story that I will not soon forget. This is my first book that I have read by A.S. King and I can say it is a totally unique stPICK THE LOCK is a wild story that I will not soon forget. This is my first book that I have read by A.S. King and I can say it is a totally unique story. It touches on some difficult topics and will probably touch a nerve for anyone that has experienced abuse. Using the well developed characters, the author delivers a solid message throughout this story that challenges social norms! If you’re looking for something completely different, you just found it!
Many thanks to A.S. King for my gifted copy.
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A NEW DAY is a collection of 13 short stories. I haven’t read a lot of short stories in the past, but I really enjoyed these. It was amazing to me howA NEW DAY is a collection of 13 short stories. I haven’t read a lot of short stories in the past, but I really enjoyed these. It was amazing to me how the writer can grab your interest in such a short time, I found them to very engaging. The timeframe of these stories was also interesting to me and something I could totally relate to. Now I want to explore some more short stories!
Many thanks to She Writes Press for my gifted copy.
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I truly enjoyed MADEMOISELLE EIFFEL! It was a great story of historical fiction about a very real person named Claire Eiffel. If you have ever visitedI truly enjoyed MADEMOISELLE EIFFEL! It was a great story of historical fiction about a very real person named Claire Eiffel. If you have ever visited Paris or are interested to go there someday, this is likely a story you can get into. Aimie K. Runyan has written another winner here and her great ability to thoroughly research the historical subject matter is evident again. I would highly recommend this excellent book!
Many thanks to Aimie K. Runyan for my gifted copy.
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MY HUSBAND’S PAST was a very enjoyable read! It checked a lot of the boxes for me and included everything I enjoy in a great story. The dual timelinesMY HUSBAND’S PAST was a very enjoyable read! It checked a lot of the boxes for me and included everything I enjoy in a great story. The dual timelines were very effective at holding my interest high throughout the book. There were also plenty of twists and turns that I did not accurately predict. Loved it!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my gifted copy.
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MISSING PIECES was a great mystery that kept me glued to the pages. Reading about the main character’s bouts with Transient Global Amnesia was fascinaMISSING PIECES was a great mystery that kept me glued to the pages. Reading about the main character’s bouts with Transient Global Amnesia was fascinating and when I learned that the author was speaking from personal experience with TGA, I was even more engaged. The writing in this book is really excellent and there are plenty of twists and turns provided for your reading pleasure! If you enjoy mysteries with a unique plot, you will love this one!
Many thanks to Kathryn Schleich for my gifted copy.
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LAST GIRL MISSING was definitely a page turner for me! This is the first book of a new series. I really enjoyed the character of Callie and look forwaLAST GIRL MISSING was definitely a page turner for me! This is the first book of a new series. I really enjoyed the character of Callie and look forward to more books from her series. K.L. Murphy is a great author and it shows in this entertaining story. Detective mysteries are definitely my thing, so if you enjoy them too…you will love this one!
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THE SEAFORTH HEIRESS: LADY OF THE LAST PROPHECY is a brilliant work of historical fiction from author, Elizabeth Hutchison Bernhard. This is second boTHE SEAFORTH HEIRESS: LADY OF THE LAST PROPHECY is a brilliant work of historical fiction from author, Elizabeth Hutchison Bernhard. This is second book in the Historical Women of the Highlands series and it can be read as a stand alone. You can tell that the author did her homework during the writing of this novel, it is well researched and contains some great characters. The character of Mary was impressive as she always stood up for what she believed in! I think most fans of historical fiction would really enjoy this story!
Many thanks to Black Rose Writing for my gifted copy.
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CIVILISATION FRANÇAISE is an interesting coming of age story that takes place in Paris in 1982. The author does a superb job of describing the settingCIVILISATION FRANÇAISE is an interesting coming of age story that takes place in Paris in 1982. The author does a superb job of describing the setting and it becomes easy to picture this place. Told through two POV’s this was an interesting story from beginning to end! I would certainly recommend this one if you are looking for a good coming of age story!
Many thanks to Mary Fleming for my gifted copy.
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IN EVERY LIFE is another great story by Rea Fray. I am certainly a fan of this author, so I was expecting a lot and I was not disappointed. If you areIN EVERY LIFE is another great story by Rea Fray. I am certainly a fan of this author, so I was expecting a lot and I was not disappointed. If you are looking for a heartwarming romance with a very unique premise, this may be the one for you!
Many thanks to Harper Muse for my gifted copy.
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THE ISLAND KING is the second book in the Strange Eden series from Gina Giordano. I was a fan of the first book (STRANGE EDEN), and I enjoyed THE ISLATHE ISLAND KING is the second book in the Strange Eden series from Gina Giordano. I was a fan of the first book (STRANGE EDEN), and I enjoyed THE ISLAND KING as well! This was a great historical fiction story that I won’t soon forget. The writing and characters were superb and there were plenty of plot twists to keep my attention. The ending led me to believe that a third book is certainly planned for the future!
Many thanks to Kaferhaus Press and Gina Giordano for my gifted copy.
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TWO MOTHERS is a story I won't soon forget. I did feel bad for both Holly and Rachel. I thought the author did an excellent job on the pacing of this TWO MOTHERS is a story I won't soon forget. I did feel bad for both Holly and Rachel. I thought the author did an excellent job on the pacing of this story and the mystery of it as well. You can easily read this one in a day. It's definitely a hard one to put down. Overall, TWO MOTHERS is a book I can highly recommend to thriller fans!
Many thanks to NetGalley and BOOKOUTURE for my gifted copy.
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THE LAST GIRL LEFT was a great thriller and I was hooked from the start. The writing was very well done and the setting was described perfectly. This THE LAST GIRL LEFT was a great thriller and I was hooked from the start. The writing was very well done and the setting was described perfectly. This story had plenty of spooky vibes that I thoroughly enjoyed! I would say this is an easy read given the short chapters. If you are looking for a spooky thriller, you just found a good one!
Many thanks to A.M. Strong & Sonya Sargent for my gifted copy.
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STRANGE EDEN was an excellent story set in 1791 in the Bahamas. I am a big fan of historical fiction, so this was right up my alley. The characters weSTRANGE EDEN was an excellent story set in 1791 in the Bahamas. I am a big fan of historical fiction, so this was right up my alley. The characters were really well developed and the writing was so good that I felt like I was right there in Nassau. Following Eliza’s story will keep you glued to the pages!
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THE RISE, FALL, AND RETURN OF SARAH MANDELBAUM was a very cool book to me! I loved all of the 90s nostalgia which made it very relatable for me. I nevTHE RISE, FALL, AND RETURN OF SARAH MANDELBAUM was a very cool book to me! I loved all of the 90s nostalgia which made it very relatable for me. I never worked in these particular industries, but I can imagine that most of these workplace situations are probably exactly how things were back then. All of the characters were very believable to me and it was easy to get engaged in their story. This was an excellent book from Cara Kagan and now I look forward to her future works.
Many thanks to The Wild Rose Press and Cara Kagan for my gifted copy.
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CITY OF BOOKS definitely gave me a story I can relate to given that I am a currently working in a bookstore. I would say the writing in this book was CITY OF BOOKS definitely gave me a story I can relate to given that I am a currently working in a bookstore. I would say the writing in this book was top notch. The detailed setting descriptions put you right there in the story! When I saw that this was loosely based on a true story, it put it over the top for me!
Many thanks to SparkPress and Nicole Meier for my gifted copy.
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A WHALE OF A MURDER is a fun, cozy mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed! Valerie Taylor created some original and very likable characters in this fun booA WHALE OF A MURDER is a fun, cozy mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed! Valerie Taylor created some original and very likable characters in this fun book. The setting was described perfectly and I found the writing to be excellent. Now I am looking forward to the next installment of the “A Venus Bixby Mystery” series!
Many thanks to Aspetuck Publishing and Valerie Taylor for my gifted copy.
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DAUGHTER OF A PROMISE is a very interesting coming of age story that I was hooked on immediately. The story was written as a letter to the main characDAUGHTER OF A PROMISE is a very interesting coming of age story that I was hooked on immediately. The story was written as a letter to the main character’s unborn son. This gave the story a unique quality that set it apart from other coming of age stories that I have read. I enjoyed following Bet’s life as she finished college and started her career in “the read world” which can be a terrifying place!
Many thanks to She Writes Press and Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg for my gifted copy.
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